Technical Director, Program Management

Job Title

Technical Director, Program Management

Role Summary

Lead and deliver large, cross-functional programs in memory technologies and related silicon IP. Partner with engineering, product, operations and finance to define scope, schedule and success metrics, remove blockers, and drive milestones to completion.

This role reports to the Director of Engineering Program Management and operates in a hybrid model, with an expectation of roughly three days per week onsite in Hillsboro, OR.

Experience Level

Senior — requires substantial leadership experience. The posting requests 10–15 years of related experience in security, engineering, or technology leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead programs from planning through delivery; align stakeholders and improve program processes.

• Define program scope, goals, success metrics, roadmaps and timelines.
• Manage execution across multiple interdependent projects and track milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resolve dependencies and blockers.
• Identify risks, drive mitigation strategies, and ensure accountability.
• Communicate program status, risks and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Establish and optimize program management processes, tools, and reporting.
• Track performance metrics and use data to inform decisions.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience for immediate effectiveness; nice-to-have items listed separately.

• Must-have: 10–15 years of experience managing complex, cross-functional technology programs.
• Must-have: Proven program leadership, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Must-have: Experience with program management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, and MS Project.
• Must-have: Deep expertise in memory technologies (examples: DDR5, LPDDR5/6, HBM3/4).
• Must-have: Familiarity with memory controllers and PHYs and an understanding of ASIC/SoC development flow.
• Nice-to-have: Experience influencing technical direction in security-related projects and working across multiple time zones.
• Nice-to-have: Experience improving program processes and reporting at scale.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required (as stated). No explicit mention of accepted equivalent-experience language or additional certifications was provided.

About the Company

Company: Rambus

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Rambus is a global leader in advanced semiconductor and technology solutions, specializing in enhancing data access and improving performance in computing, networking, and storage applications. The company is known for its innovative IP and solutions in memory, security, and interface technologies. With a strong focus on research and development, Rambus continues to push the boundaries of technology to meet the growing demands of the digital age.